The Pohutukawa Tree

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Event The Pohutukawa Tree
Venue Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 28 September 1984
Last Date 10 November 1984
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Set in 1947, The Pohutukawa Tree tells the story of Aroha Mataira who lives on the land her ancestors fought for at Te Parenga. As her Pākehā neighbours struggle to understand her ties with the land, her children's actions cause her shame and disgrace and a dying pohutukawa tree becomes a symbol of her despair.
Description Source Website
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Gerald Bryan Actor
Eddie Campbell Actor
Stephen Gledhill Actor
Kate Harcourt Actor
Desmond Kelly Actor
Jim Moriarty Actor
Elizabeth Murchie Actor Aroha
Karlite Rangihau Actor
Fiona Samuel Actor
Lloyd Scott Actor
Duncan Smith Actor
Harata Solomon Actor
William Walker Actor
Joy Watson Actor
Raymond Boyce Designer
Richard Campion Director
Nigel Petrie Lighting Designer
Bruce Mason Playwright
Works
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 186219